DUBAI 28 June 2018: Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) is developing a comprehensive plan for an integrated airport that offers both air and space travel.
It is introducing new projects aimed at developing the aviation industry under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative, said Khalifa Suhail Al Zaffin, DAED Executive Chairman.
Retractable Aircraft Cabin
The ‘Retractable Aircraft Cabin’ project will enable airlines to re-distribute their capacity on demand for each flight in record time while the aircraft is on the airport floor. The project provides travelers a number of options for customised airplane cabins-on-demand for entertainment and business.
Multi-Mode Super Port
Another initiative, the ‘Multi-Mode Super Port’ project, the first of its kind in the world, will provide an integrated travel outlet for both air and space travel.
“The advent of new travel technologies such as supersonic aircraft and space travel have raised questions about the ability of existing airports to accommodate these modes of travel in an integrated way. As the most ambitious country in the field of exploratory space missions, we believe the time is right to develop a new comprehensive plan for an integrated airport that offers both air and space travel,” Al Zaffin said.
Dubai Aviation Enterprise Projects has developed a comprehensive project plan to implement its initiatives in partnership with the aviation industry, both local and international. The plan also provides a framework for establishing close partnerships with the UAE Space Agency, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the Supreme Legislation Committee, in addition to international organisations, agencies and companies.